Internet blackout in Iran as mass protests escalate

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMassive protests, including buildings set ablaze and an internet blackout, swept across Iran on Thursday evening, marking a significant escalation of unrest. The demonstrations, now in their 12th consecutive day, challenge Iran's clerical leadership, driven by widespread anger over the ailing economy and appeals from exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi. Protesters in cities like Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan chanted slogans such as 'Death to the dictator' and 'Death to the Islamic Republic,' with many businesses observing a general strike. Human rights groups report at least 41 fatalities and over 2,270 detentions as the unrest has spread to more than 100 cities and towns across all 31 Iranian provinces. The internet outage was attributed to Iranian government interference, while international figures, including US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, voiced concerns over the situation. In fullIran authorities cut internet as buildings set on fire during mass protests in TehranThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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